Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Departure

2015 Drama, Romance

Witness the unraveling of a nuclear family in the serene setting of Southern France.

A Boy Like That

2021 Drama

Harold, a middle-aged Mexican theatre acting coach, travels to New York and finds himself obsessing over a precocious teenage boy named Felix, who he believes is the reincarnation of his first childhood love.

Fine Young Men

2024 Drama, Thriller

After a year away, 17-year-old Alf returns to his Catholic boys’ school feeling out of step with the confident, athletic crowd he once called friends. Isolated and uncertain, he forms a quiet connection with Oliver, an openly gay student who sees the world differently. But as whispers spread about Alf’s own identity, his fear of rejection drives him back toward his old circle - leading him to make a devastating choice to prove he still belongs.

A Little Lust

2015 Comedy

Tackles bullying and homophobia in a teenage boy's school life, exploring themes of persecution and identity.

Cola de Mono

2018 Drama, Thriller

Borja celebrates Christmas 1986 with his mother and his brother Vicente, but the party will be organized according to the directives that his father left before he died.

SHORT FILM

Tomer and Elias

2016 Drama

Coming of age film about Sven, a boy who feels trapped in his own family which only consists of duos. His brother Alex in return tries to keep Sven by his side through the same methods his parents use.

Jess & James

2015 Drama, Romance

Jess and James embark on a spontaneous road trip across Argentina, exploring their attraction and freedom amidst societal expectations and personal desires.

I Promise You Anarchy

2015 Drama

Set in Mexico City, two partners try to hold their romance together while getting drawn into the risky world of local crime, where love and peril collide.

SHORT FILM

After Dawn

2017 Drama

Pawel is absolutely positive that separation has completely dampened his feelings for the young man he was in love with. But when he finds an unexpected visitor at home one rainy afternoon, it turns out it might all have been a little different.

The Blue Hour

2015 Drama, Horror

A supernatural love story where Tam and Phum find solace and love amidst ghostly presences and land disputes.

Teenage Kicks

2016 Drama

Miklós is coming to terms with his own sexuality, and when his best friend Dan reveals that he has a new girlfriend, this puts an end to their plans to run away together.

SHORT FILM

Gisberta

2009 Drama

As a tender friendship grows between Elischa and Gisberta, the alluring new kitchen assistant at the boys orphanage, the hidden desires of the other teens begin to unravel into something far more disturbing.

SHORT FILM

Kiem Holijanda

2018 Drama

Brothers Andi and Florist live in a poor and desolate village in Kosovo. By selling milk they earn just enough money to support the family. When Andi discovers a card of a Dutch adult performer, he needs a telephone to watch it. He is so obsessed with it, he doesn't notice his brother has chosen this day to say goodbye to him.

COMING SOON

Strange River

2025 Drama, Romance

While cycling along the Danube with his family, 16-year-old Didac encounters a mysterious boy in the river. This meeting changes their trip and affects Didac's family dynamics.

My Life with James Dean

2017 Comedy, Drama

Still pining for his ex-boyfriend, Géraud has come to a French seaside town to present his new experimental film, but the only person keen on seeing it is the cinema’s underage projectionist who becomes smitten with the handsome director.

The War Boys

2009 Drama, Romance

Three vigilantes stationed at the border soon realize their mission to repel illegal crossings reveals inner boundaries they must confront personally and collectively.

Do You Take This Man

2016 Drama

Daniel and Christopher navigate wedding drama with the support of friends and family, confronting challenges that threaten their relationship's future.

Confessions

2016 Comedy, Horror, Musical

Ten gay men share their secrets in a collection of short stories, ranging from funny to shocking, revealing the complexities of their lives.

SHORT FILM

The Young and Evil

2008 Drama

A rebellious teen sets out to defy boundaries with an HIV advocate, exploring defiance and danger.

SHORT FILM

Fairyocious

2019 Drama

Alma, petrified, does not know how to react when her son, age 8, wants to dress as a fairy and go to school. She asks advice from her neighbor, and eventually the entire building debates his right to behave cross-gender.

SHORT FILM

Him

2018 Drama

Andri, a nervous teenager, conceals his true self, grappling with his sexuality under the shadow of his domineering father. As Andri prepares for his first date, he devises a cunning plan to finally unveil his hidden truth.

SHORT FILM

Budapest, Closed City

2021 Drama

Hungarian teenager Péter is taking his British friend, Adam on a personal but political tour around his hometown. The fast-paced and emotional day gets the two boys closer together in an exotic underground club.

2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Felix, a high school achiever without many friends, finds his life transformed when the enigmatic Snyder brothers, half-American newcomers with dark ambitions, enter his world.

SHORT FILM

Run(a)way Arab

2018 Drama

A drag performer has flashbacks of maternal memories and early gender transgressions.

SHORT FILM

Running Without Sound

2004 Romance

Sean, a deaf high school student and cross-country runner, grapples with his sexuality and feelings for a teammate.

SHORT FILM

Beach Boy

2011 Drama

Dimi has to spend the summer vacation with his older brother, by the Baltic Sea. On a country road, he meets and gets infatuated by Isabelle, who turns out to be his own brother Steffen's new girlfriend.

SHORT FILM

The Language of Love

2013 Drama, Romance

Charlie's life is in disarray: his best friend won't speak to him, he's failing his French exam, and he's struggling to focus at work. Amidst the chaos, he finds unexpected courage to confront his challenges.